I've been having some aches on my knees around the same time my mother has them. My mom has had Rheumatoid Arthritis since her early 20s. I'm in my early 20's now and would I get Rheumatoid Arthritis if she does?

His blood work came back positive, he's getting a second test done but we're pretty sure he has it. I know what Rheumatoid Arthritis is but I don't know what really happens to the body other than the splaying of hands. Can somebody shed some light? We're really nervous.

I have rheumatoid arthritis and work for a medical clinic. I do just fine if I don't do things that aggrevate my condition which is climbing stairs. We have two offices, one upstairs (with no elevator and 24 stairs straight up) and one downstairs. I'm one of three receptionist and the doctors make us rotate between offices. I have RA in both feet and my knees and after climbing stairs I'm usually in pain for a couple days after. If I totally refuse to do their rotation, can they legally fire me, even though I do everything else that they ask of me?

My mom was hospitalized in January with pneumonia, upon her stay at the hospital she contracted a staph infection. Within a few weeks of leaving the hospital she began having pain all through her body. About a month later when she finally got into the doctor, they ran some tests and discovered that she has rheumatoid arthritis. It just seems strange that she never had symptoms prior to being at the hospital, and now she's hurting all over every day. I'm afraid that it could've been a misdiagnosis, as she is cared for by the VA and they missed my stepdads non hodgekins lymphoma (which thank god was caught at another hospital, thanks to his persistance ) I'm just curious if there are any other conditions that could have been overlooked, or If there are any treatments herbal remedies or anything she can try. I feel so bad for her cause shes active and can't do things that she wants to do. She also is experiencing anxiety attacks from the stress. Any help would be awesome! Thanks!

here’s the case… Angela is 96 years old, and both of her hands and feet are severely handicapped with Rheumatoid arthritis.
>1. can a surgery lessen the pain of RA?
> 2. is angela advisable to undergo a surgery considering that she’s 96 years old?

please help me to answer this question. thanks!

I have a friend that has RA. She needs her medications, but the doctor she use to go to will not give her a prescription for it. She really needs HELP! Is there an organization for people that have rheumatoid arthritis?
She is on Medicare and Medicaid and totally disabled, with a fixed income.

I have Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) . I recently read that cherry juice may help me with my pain. Has anyone done this, and does it work? And can you give me a price estimate….

I am 56 yrs old and have Rheumatoid arthritis for about 10 yrs now, i had my right knee replaced recently. My arm joints and other joints are paining . Should i proceed with the other knee and if so how much time should i give before operating the other one ? that is should i take 3 months break before performing the other?? should i perform some exercises?

my daughter has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and she has it in both ankles,knees and some fingers and toes. She refuses to take medicine and i was unsure how i would know when or if she is in pain and what i should do to help her with it without using medicine?????? please help!!!!

I have Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) . I recently read that cherry juice may help me with my pain. Has anyone done this, and does it work? And can you give me a price estimate, please? Thanks!!!!